Everything is sooo dope about this song from the enchanting vocals to the beautiful drumming and that sexy bass. LOVE at first Listen 

Buy / Stream it here: https://orcd.co/leftoearlybird

Belgian DJ and tastemaker Lefto announces his latest compilation album, entitled ‘The Beauty is Inside’, on BBE Music.

Eclectic sounds ranging across genres and continents make up the 19 gems contained on ‘The Beauty Is Inside’, all deftly linked together by Lefto’s unrivalled taste and deep musical knowledge.

“You can’t sleep on Lefto! He’s always on it...” - Gilles Peterson

As well as showing respect for some somewhat unsung heroes from the past like Ethiopian singer Alemayehu Eshete, South African singer and actress Patience Africa and Spanish composer Pedro Ruy-Blas of seventies fusion band Dolores, Lefto looks to the future, showcasing young soul and electronic artists, including D.C.’s Dreamcastmoe, Pasadena’s Qur'an Shaheed, Regal86 from Monterrey, Antwerp’s abrahamblue and Elisa Bee from Milan, to name just a few. The album also features an appearance from paladin of the current jazz renaissance Makaya McCraven, and even a track from Lefto himself.

“‘The Beauty is Inside’ is a compilation of original tracks (I personally really like) and tracks from friends who happen to be great artists as well” says Lefto. “They are all pretty much up-and-coming, and deserve more exposure. It has always been my job as a radio man to shine a light on the talented artists who need it the most. We all know how the music industry works, and how hard it is to find your way in that world, so I hope this collection of tracks will give these artists the shine they deserve.”
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aint about me - watching tarot card XVI come to life

This track is a poem dedicated to an era and feel for summer time Brooklyn. An introduction to aja monet’s poetry, this poem situates us in the borough that raised her, followed by the voices of the people who have been impacted by her work and service in the world with notes of affirmation.

give my regards to Brooklyn

The Brother Moves On perform at Le Guess Who? 2022 following the release of their latest record '$/He Who Feeds You…Owns You'.

About:
There is a thread binding London and Johannesburg, of which internationally-acclaimed ensemble The Brother Moves On is part. Founded by artist Nkululeko Mthembu and his brother Siyabonga Mthembu, the collective (‘the most important band in the country’, says the Guardian) continues a lineage of South African protest music. It is 'a vessel of healing', says Mthembu. 

Recorded at TivoliVredenburg’s Pandora on Friday, 11 November 2022.

Recording and mix by Marc Broer 
Special thanks to Matt Smith & Native Rebel Recordings 
Photography by Lisanne Lentink

The Brother Moves On - Itumeleng Revisited

What is it that bothers you?

The Mothership | a nomoretuesday.com mixtape | Vagabond News Network

1) Black Narcicism - Black Vulcanite

2) Anthem - Zim Nqawana

3) Party at Parktown Mansions - The Brother Moves On |  Wildebeats remix

4) Life Support - Alice in Pondoland 

5) Gift of three - Tumi Magorosi Project Elo

6) Black freedom - Beatskit

7) Wedding Bells - St Vish

8) Spirit dancer - Alice in Pondoland 

9) Make it happen - 340ml ft Thandiswa | DJ Inizable remix 

10) Ubombo - Madala Kunene | DJ Mighty & Smith remix

11] Shaka's Revenge Part 1 - Dingaan Nation

The Mothership | No more Tuesday Mixtape | Vagabond News Network

Lithebera (a Sesotho word meaning a concoction of traditional healing herbs) is a collaboration between Brooklyn-based Kashaka and Morena Leraba (@MorenaLeraba) from Mafeteng, Lesotho.   Recorded in Maseru, Lesotho by Stylus and mixed/mastered at in New York City at Off Record Music by Eli Evnen.  

Art By Krigga
IG: @ArtByKrigga



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Lithebera (Feat. Morena Leraba)

trying to find some relief amidst the longer days.

Available on all digital platforms - http://smarturl.it/CaseyMQ_Redbird

produced & written by - Casey MQ & Junia-T (@junia_t)

Bass - Vincent Yuen Ruiz 
Violin - Brigit O'Regan
Guitar - Ben Foran

Sample includes 'Via Láctea' by Carlos Walker 

artwork by @almondmilqq - https://almondmilqq.tumblr.com/

LYRICS: 

Redbird... won't you tell me your name? 
I light you on fire everyday
I erase myself...
But I don't underestimate the way things are

I called you without a voicemail or note
You write me, cause it's easier without throats
Change me, If you could, if you would, if you could you would change me 
But I don't underestimate the way things are

Am I thoughtful ? 
Or do I blow out this window alone...
My plants live here but they can't breathe with all the smoke
I believe that no light gets into this room... in the morning time 

Redbird take your time 'round here x2 
If the summertime came real soon
But my window is closed till June...

Redbird ft. Junia-T

Ahu - To Love (Dimlite version)

01 Clever Austin - Mist

This is the second single from the upcoming, self titled, debut album from SPAZA, which will be out on 21 June 2019, both digitally and on vinyl. For more info, head over to spaza.bandcamp.com/album/spaza

About SPAZA:
Conceived in the Mushroom Hour lab, SPAZA is a band with no permanent personnel, with each line-up assembled for the express purpose of recording completely improvised or workshopped material. For this, the initial salvo, SPAZA was put together from a group of musicians with individual and collective links to Johannesburg’s jazz, afro funk and experimental electro scenes, namely Siya Makuzeni (vocals, trombone & FX), Nosisi Nokukhanya Ngakane (vocals & FX), Waldo Luc Alexander (electric violin & FX pedals), Gontse Jnsq Makhene (percussion & vocals), Ariel Zamonsky (upright bass) and João Renato Orecchia Zúñiga (synthesizers & electronics).

Credits:
Performance recorded live at the Spaza Art Gallery, Troyeville, Johannesburg on 17 May 2015 
Performance curated by Andrew Curnow & Nosisi Ngakane 
Performance recorded by Andrew Curnow and Nhlanhla Mngadi 
Sound Engineering for performance by Tebogo Laaka 
Recording mixed by Dion Monti 
Recording mastered by Norman Nitzsche at Calyx Mastering 
Recording edited and produced by Dion Monti and Andrew Curnow 
Cover Art and Design by Graeme Arendse 
Executive Production by Andrew Curnow 
Published by Mushroom Hour Half Hour

SPAZA - Five Rand Airtime nama-eveready : 4000 Degrees

The first single of the new SPAZA album - UPRIZE! (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). Full Album drops on 16 October 2020. Pre-order the LP on our bandcamp and pre-add the album on all digital stores.

Ariel Zamonsky – upright bass 
Gontse Makhene – percussion and vocals 
Malcolm Jiyane – vocals, piano & trombone 
Nonku Phiri – vocals & FX 

Recorded on 15, 16 & 17 July 2016 in the living room of a flat at Albyn Court, Yeoville, Johannesburg 
Musical direction at recording sessions by Nhlanhla Mngadi & Andrew Curnow 
Recordings engineered & mixed by Dion Monti 
Recordings mastered by Norman Nitzsche at Calyx Mastering 
Films excerpts featured on recordings selected by Sifiso Khanyile 
Recordings edited and produced by Monti & Curnow 
Executive Produced by Andrew Curnow 

Cover Design by Graeme Arendse 
Photo on front cover courtesy of African News Agency | Photographer unknown 

Manufactured & Distributed by !K7 Label Group 
All songs published by Mushroom Hour Half Hour

UPRIZE! (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Sizwile

SPAZA - Sizwile (feat. Ariel Zamonsky, Gontse Makhene, Malcolm Jiyane & Nonku Phiri)

Independent Music Imprint

Johannesburg, South Africa

SPAZA - Five Rand Airtime nama-eveready : 4000 Degrees

Mushroom Hour Half Hour

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